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New York's Top 100 Events 2009
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In a city that leads the world in fashion, finance, media, and advertising—to name a few areas—it takes something special to stand out. Our annual list highlights the parties, trade shows, benefits, and parades that draw media buzz, tourism dollars, and top players in their field. This year, upstarts like the New York City Wine & Food Festival have staked a claim to the list, and growing entities like the CMJ Music Marathon have climbed a few notches. Although the wobbly economy is likely to have serious implications for every host included here, you can bet these festivities will continue to draw attention in 2009.
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New York's Top Media Events 2009
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1. National Magazine Awards
National Geographic took home three awards, including a prize for general excellence, at the 2008 Ellies, presented by the American Society of Magazine Editors. The ceremony at Jazz at Lincoln Center drew 1,000 guests, and finalists were feted the night before with a reception at the New York Public Library. The 2009 awards will be distributed April 30.
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New York's Top Entertainment Industry Events 2009
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1. Upfront Week
Every May, TV networks woo advertisers with over-the-top pitches for their new fall seasons. Due to the writers’ strike (and some skepticism about the week’s effectiveness), some nets pared down the presentations in 2008, but there were still plenty of big parties, like the CW’s Maroon 5 concert at Lincoln Center and the 2,000-person Fox bash at Wollman Rink. This year is likely to bring more hand-wringing, but the upfronts aren’t going to disappear just yet.
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New York's Top Fashion & Beauty Industry Events 2009
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1. Fashion Week
This industry mega-event has Manhattan buzzing twice each year, with models at Bryant Park showing off the latest from the city’s top designers (and a few celebrities). Meanwhile, pre- and post-parties light up the town. Fashion Week returned on February 13, and in the fall will run from September 10 to 17, when it will start on Thursday instead of Friday.
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New York's Top Political, Legal & Diplomatic Events 2009
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1. Clinton Global Initiative
In September 2008, the fourth annual meeting of former President Bill Clinton’s philanthropic foundation brought out more than 1,000 world leaders, business executives, and celebrities, including Bill Gates, Tony Blair, and Bono. Held at the Sheraton New York, the meeting covered everything from climate change to poverty, and secured commitments for donations, investments, and volunteer work that the foundation estimated at $8 billion.
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